No matter whether she is a kind of avenging angel or a vessel of the devil, it is hard to understand the motivations of the woman at the heart of Replica, directed by Álvaro de la Hoz who we last saw on Dn with Super 8 fantasy horror Frightening Woods. A talented yet nefarious puppet master, she is able to easily manipulate both men and women to do her bidding from far away – whether she is in a crowded train station, empty flower shop or a bustling restaurant – all the while hiding behind huge sunglasses and glamorous costuming. The final result is a chilling three-part dance/horror hybrid that makes effective use of a large depth of frame, carefully crafted choreography, gorgeous widescreen images and creepy, immersive sound design. For Replica’s online premiere today we talked to the Spanish director about his attraction to making silent films, the importance of getting the central casting right,...
- 5/16/2022
- by Redmond Bacon
- Directors Notes
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